Sad news out of Baltimore, as a terrible row house fire this morning has killed six people, apparently all members of an extended family, and injured seven others. The home was located on Cecil Avenue, across from the historic Green Mount Cemetary. From NBC4:

Several victims were trapped inside the two-story brick row home and were burned so badly that firefighters were unable to determine their age or gender, Goodwin said.

Neighbors said the family included some small children and teenagers.

The blaze was reported at 7:20 a.m., and firefighters arrived on the scene minutes later to find both floors of the home engulfed in flames. Three people were rescued by firefighters, and three others managed to escape.

Our sympathy goes out to the community and family of the victims. No fire detector has been found in the home — why not take a minute this afternoon to check the batteries in yours.